Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
gombaultii
ID:
357981

Status:
valid

Authors:
(J.Thiébaut) Mouterde ex Charpin

Source:
ksu

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
Nouv. Fl. Liban Syrie 3(3): 227 (1980)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000357313



Common Names

  • Kickxia gombaultii
  • Gombaultii Kickxia
  • Gombault's Kickxia


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Description

Kickxia gombaultii (also called 'Gombault's Kickxia', among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb native to the Middle East. It has small, ovate leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in dry, open areas and rocky soils.

Uses & Benefits

Kickxia gombaultii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Kickxia gombaultii has small, white flowers that bloom in the summer. The flowers are followed by round, papery seed capsules that turn from green to a golden brown color when ripe. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a long taproot and a pair of opposite, compound leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Kickxia gombaultii can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Kickxia gombaultii

Kickxia gombaultii is native to Europe.

Kickxia gombaultii FAQ

What are the common names of Kickxia gombaultii?

Common names of Kickxia gombaultii include Gombault's Daisy and Gombault's Daisy Plant.

What is the origin of Kickxia gombaultii?

Kickxia gombaultii is native to the Mediterranean region.

What is the growth habit of Kickxia gombaultii?

Kickxia gombaultii is an evergreen perennial that grows up to 12 inches tall.

Species in the Plantaginaceae family

Acanthorrhinum ramosissimum, Adenosma annamense, Adenosma bracteosum, Adenosma camphoratum, Adenosma cordifolium, Adenosma debilis, Adenosma elsholtzioides, Adenosma glutinosum, Adenosma hirsutum, Adenosma indianum, Adenosma inopinatum, Adenosma javanicum, Adenosma macrophyllum, Adenosma malabaricum, Adenosma microcephalum, Adenosma muelleri, Adenosma nelsonioides, Adenosma papuana, Adenosma punctata, Adenosma retusilobum, Adenosma subrepens, Adenosma ternata, Adenosma thorelii, Agathelpis adunca, Agathelpis brevifolia, Agathelpis mucronata, Albraunia foveopilosa, Albraunia fugax, Albraunia psilosperma, Anamaria heterophylla, Anarrhinum bellidifolium, Anarrhinum corsicum, Anarrhinum duriminium, Anarrhinum forsskaolii, Anarrhinum fruticosum, Anarrhinum intermedium, Anarrhinum laxiflorum, Anarrhinum longipedicellatum, Anarrhinum orientale, Anarrhinum pedatum, Anarrhinum forskaohlii, Ancistrostylis harmandii, Angelonia acuminatissima, Angelonia alternifolia, Angelonia angustifolia, Angelonia arguta, Angelonia biflora, Angelonia bisaccata, Angelonia blanchetii, Angelonia campestris,

References

Joseph Thiébaut (1871-1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Thiébaut' in the authors string.
Paul Mouterde (1892-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mouterde' in the authors string.
André Charpin (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Charpin' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:804096-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].